Description
Fudgy, chocolatey morning treats with a gooey center and crisp edges, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed to 100–110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder (or regular cocoa)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 oz unsalted butter (softened, for dough)
- 2 oz unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk/espresso)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in brown sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until glossy.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, salt, and softened butter. Mix to combine.
- Knead with a dough hook for 6–7 minutes until soft and slightly sticky.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll into a large rectangle.
- Mix the filling ingredients and spread evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan, cover, and let rise for 60–90 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 30–35 minutes, or until baked through and lightly golden.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and cream.
- Spread glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and vegan butter. You can refrigerate the shaped dough overnight for fresh rolls the next morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate rolls, cinnamon rolls, dessert, brunch, holiday baking